Professor Jean R. Sternlight, Michael and Sonja Saltman Professor of Law and Director of the Saltman Center for Conflict Resolution at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, William S. Boyd School of Law and Jennifer K. Robbennolt, Associate
Karl Bayer, Arbitrator, Mediator & Special Master
Karl Bayer is a dispute resolution professional specializing in mediation, arbitration, and court-appointed neutral services. He operates both in-person in locations such as Austin, Texas, Bozeman, Montana, and Santa Fe, New Mexico, and through online dispute resolution platforms accessible globally. His practice addresses a broad range of disputes including business and commercial conflicts, employment issues, energy and utilities, construction, intellectual property, and technology-related matters such as smart contracts and blockchain. Karl Bayer is affiliated with JAMS, a large private provider of alternative dispute resolution services, and his work focuses on efficient, fair resolution tailored to the needs of clients, lawyers, and legal assistants involved in disputes.
Website:
https://karlbayer.com
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Welcoming Mediator/Arbitrator Tracy McCormack
By Karl Bayer
Dear friends,
It is my great pleasure to introduce Tracy Walters McCormack, former Director of Advocacy at The University of Texas School of Law, who will be joining our team as an experienced mediator, arbitrator, and consultant.
Tracy is available…
North Warning System
By Sarahpetit0
However, by March 1998, after consideration from Congress and the NWS headquarters, it was determined that NWS Key West would remain a separate office. In 1997, there was a proposal to merge NWS Key West into NWS Miami. That cinematic…
Online Dispute Resolution and New In-Person Locations
By Beth Graham
Online Dispute Resolution
For parties located around the world
It’s no secret the last several years have accelerated trends in technology that have transformed the way business is done around the world.
In line with this rising demand for more flexible working…
GETTING TRAINED AS A SPECIAL MASTER AND MENTORED IN THE PROFESSION
By Merril Hirsh & FCIArb
In a December 7, 2021 guest post, I reported that the Academy of Court-Appointed Masters (ACAM) had opened up its membership to people who have never previously served as special masters and was working on a training and mentoring program. …
Road to Somewhere
By Beth Graham
Mark LeHochey has written a wonderful publication titled, “Road to Somewhere.” We invite you to check out the piece addressing, “How can attorneys take steps to improve settlement efforts and avoid unpleasant surprises as they map out a…
SCOTUS to Consider Whether Arbitration Waiver Defense Prejudice Requirement Violates AT&T Mobility v. Concepcion Holding
By Beth Graham
The Supreme Court of the United States has agreed to consider whether asking a party to an arbitration agreement to demonstrate prejudice when claiming a waiver defense violates the requirement established 10 years ago in AT&T Mobility, LLC v. Concepcion…
A CHANCE TO BECOME A SPECIAL MASTER
In a September 15, 2021 post, I described the decision by the Academy of Court-Appointed Master (ACAM) (1) to try to open up the special masters profession by inviting people who had not previously served as special masters to…
Ordering Online Arbitration in the Age of Covid … and Beyond
By Beth Graham
Amy J. Schmitz, Elwood L. Thomas Missouri Endowed Professor of Law at the University of Missouri School of Law, has written “Ordering Online Arbitration in the Age of Covid … and Beyond,” University of Missouri School of Law…
The Impending Battle for the Soul of Online Dispute Resolution
By Beth Graham
Oladeji Tiamiyu, Clinical Fellow at Harvard Law School and Host of Convergence, a podcast exploring the intersection of technology and dispute resolution, has published a timely article titled, “The Impending Battle for the Soul of ODR: Evolving…